RFB12122025 Lease Twin Eagle WMA Tobacco Barns

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Real Properties, on behalf of the Department for Fish and Wildlife Resources, is issuing Request for Bid (RFB) 785 2600000261 for the lease of two tobacco barns located at the Twin Eagle Wildlife Management Area in Owenton, Morgan County, Kentucky. The procurement seeks a lessee to occupy and maintain the South Barn (6,300-stick capacity) and the Middle Barn (6,000-stick capacity), both reported to be in good condition. Bidders must submit sealed bids using the provided Form of Proposal no later than December 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET to the Division of Real Properties at the Bush Building, 403 Wapping Street, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky; bid opening will be conducted publicly with conference call participation available at 502-782-CONF (2663) or 502-564-9110, code 77330. The lease term commences upon execution through December 31, 2026, with automatic renewal for four successive one-year periods for a total five-year commitment. Site visits are strongly encouraged, and prospective bidders should contact Scott Ferrell at 502-535-6335 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to arrange access. Bids must be submitted as a total annual dollar amount for both barns combined, with rental rates firm for the initial term; the Commonwealth will award the lease to the highest responsive and responsible bidder whose offer is most advantageous to the Commonwealth.

A good faith deposit of $100 (certified or cashier check only) payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer must accompany each bid; unsuccessful bidders will receive deposit returns while the successful bidder's deposit will be applied to the lease payment, with the balance due upon lease execution and annual renewal payments due in full on January 1st each year. Property use is restricted exclusively to housing tobacco with no stripping, subleasing, or livestock grazing permitted, and the lessee assumes full responsibility for all maintenance, repairs, equipment, labor, supplies, and expenses, returning the barn in as good condition as received upon expiration or termination. The procurement documents do not identify any set-aside designations, incumbent contractors, or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions. Bidders must obtain commercial general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 combined single limit and fire and extended coverage insurance at full replacement cost value, with the Commonwealth named as an additional insured on all policies. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials; interested vendors should contact Kelly Hawkins at 502-229-4366 for additional information and must review all attachments to obtain complete project specifications necessary for bid submission compliance.